GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller vs TURBRO FrostCore F85

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 4.1 to 3.3. The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller leads on value. The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller costs $399.01 less ($899.99 vs $1,299).

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GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller vs TURBRO FrostCore F85

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 1/2 HP cold plunge chiller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightGALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath ChillerTURBRO FrostCore F85
Overall rating4.1/53.3/5
Value 30%76 $900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP)62 $1,299 per HP ($1,299, 1 HP)
Coldest 15%95 down to 37.4 °F100 down to 36 °F
Sanitation 10%85 filter and ozone85 filter and ozone
Heating 10%100 heats as well50 heating not stated (neutral score used)
Noise 10%50 noise rating not published (neutral score used)50 noise rating not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 25%50 2-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath ChillerTURBRO FrostCore F85
Cooling
Compressor1 HP1 HP
Cooling capacity9,554 Btu/h9,553 Btu/h
Lowest temperature37.4 °F36 °F
HeatsYes-
Largest tub230 gal132 gal
Pump flow-3.5 gpm
RefrigerantR410AR32
Water and build
FilterYesYes
SanitizerOzoneOzone
App or wifiYesYes
Voltage120 V120 V
Warranty2 years-

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